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KAWATO, Masajiro (1925-2008). Japanese Zero Pilot, who had 19 kills and suffered 17 wounds. During his lifetime was regarded by many as Japan’s greatest WWII Ace. He downed the Black Sheep Squadron leader Pappy Boyington on Jan. 3, 1944. Boyington was picked up by a Japanese Submarine and was held a prisoner until war’s end. Japanese flag measures appx: 4”x5”. Signed on the flag: “Masajiro Mike Kawato (signed once again in Japanese) 19 victories, Japanese WWII Ace, I shot down Col. Greg. Pappy Boyington”. Framed, this flag would make an excellent presentation........................... SOLD  |